AI With Friends

Welcome to AI With Friends, your weekly launchpad into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Hosted by Marlon Avery, a pioneer in GenAI innovation, alongside Adrian Green, VP of Engineering at LiveNation, and Sekou Doumbouya, Senior Staff Cloud Systems Engineer, this show is your go-to source for all things AI.

Our hosts bring diverse expertise—from AI strategy and tech innovation to industry leadership. Every week, they break down the latest AI trends, interview top experts, and simplify complex concepts for AI enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals alike.

Marlon, Adrian, and Sekou combine their unique perspectives, whether it’s Marlon’s collaborations with tech giants, Adrian’s leadership in global entertainment engineering, or Sekou’s cloud systems expertise. Together, they make AI insights accessible, actionable, and exciting.

Tune in live on LinkedIn every Wednesday at 10:00 AM ET, or catch us on all major podcast platforms.

Here’s what you’ll get:

Cutting-edge insights from AI leaders
Real-world applications of AI technology
A vibrant community of forward-thinkers

If you're ready to stay ahead of AI trends or spark your next big idea, join us each week for an hour of engaging, thought-provoking content.

Subscribe now and become part of the future of AI with AI With Friends!

Episodes

24 episodes

AI With Friends S2E13: GPT-5 Reality Check, Perplexity's $34.5B Chrome Bid, and GitHub's AI Leadership Shakeup 🤖

In this episode, we dive deep into the mixed reactions to OpenAI's highly anticipated GPT-5 release, questioning whether it lives up to the hype or represents a missed opportunity to dominate the AI coding space.**Key Topics:**• GPT...

August 13, 2025 • 1:56:57

AI With Friends S2E11: Teen AI Companions, Claude's Usage Limits, and OpenAI's 2.5 Billion Daily Prompts 🤖

This episode covers the rise of AI companions among teenagers, Claude's controversial usage limitations, and OpenAI's massive infrastructure scaling to handle billions of daily requests.**Key Topics:**• 72% of US teens have tried AI...

August 13, 2025 • 1:31:09

EP13: Generative AI's Trillion-Dollar Impact, Meta's Election Misinformation, Anthropic's Protocol

In this episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon Avery and Adrian Green explore the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, offering insights into its latest developments and challenges. From the economic impact of gene...

December 16, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 13 • 1:22:18

EP12: AI's Next Wave – OpenAI's Operator, Nvidia's Music Venture & Uber's Training Push

In this episode, hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green explore the latest in artificial intelligence, starting with OpenAI's ambitious plans for computer-using agents—set to redefine user interaction by 2025. They discuss the po...

November 29, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 12 • 1:57:56

EP11: Agentic AI Unleashed – Nvidia’s Nemo, Google’s Gemini, and AI’s Role in Hollywood

Join hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green in "AI with Friends," a dynamic podcast where tech meets everyday life. This episode kicks off with a lively discussion on the impact of AI on the job market, drawing insights from Seko...

November 25, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 11 • 1:37:52

EP10: Generative AI Arms Race: Hackers vs. Defenders + Adobe's Big Bet on "Commercially Safe" AI

In this engaging episode, hosts Adrian and Marlon explore the dynamic world of AI, focusing on its impact on various industries. They discuss Adobe's latest AI video tools, highlighting their potential to revolutionize video editing and creatio...

November 18, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 10 • 1:14:32

EP9: Anthropic & Meta's Defense AI, Google’s Jarvis Leak, UMG’s Music AI, & AI Revives Folklore

In this lively episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green engage in a lively discussion on the intersection of AI and various industries. They explore Anthropic's partnership with Palantir and AWS to enh...

November 10, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 9 • 1:40:35

EP8: Waymo’s Expansion, Meta’s NotebookLLama, OpenAI's Chip Plans & Tesla’s Autopilot Race

In this lively episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green dive into a range of tech topics, from the challenges of autonomous driving to the latest in AI advancements. The tri...

November 01, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 8 • 1:34:54

EP7: AI Photoshop War, Claude.AI Controls PC, Apple’s AI Push, A16z GPU Move, & Humane's Price Cut

In this episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon and Adrian dive into the evolving landscape of AI technology and its implications. They explore the integration of Pinecone databases and vector databases, discussing their significance in the ...

October 24, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 7 • 1:28:13

EP6: Tesla's Cybercab, Wendy's AI Drive-Thru, Google's Nuclear Deal, Agentic AI with Rabbit & Swarm

In Episode 6 of AI With Friends, we explore the latest developments in technology and AI:Tesla's Cybercab and Robovan Unveiled: We break down Tesla's "We, Robot" event, where Elon Musk introduced the Cybercab, a two-...

October 18, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 6 • 1:47:23

EP5: Microsoft’s Nuclear Power Deal, Google’s NotebookLM, Port Automation Strike, and AI’s Legal Showdowns

In Episode 5 of AI With Friends, Marlon, Adrian, and Sekou dive into the most recent and intriguing developments in AI and energy:- Microsoft’s Bold Move into Nuclear Energy: We break down Microsoft’s groundbreaking partnership wi...

October 10, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 1:49:56

EP4: OpenAI’s DevDay, AI-Powered Smart Glasses, OpenAI Record Fundraising and AI Workforce

In Episode 4 of AI With Friends, hosts Marlon, and Sekou discuss the latest breakthroughs and discussions in the world of artificial intelligence.OpenAI's DevDay Announcements: We explore the exciting launch of OpenAI’...

October 04, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 1:08:25

EP3: Meta’s AR Glasses, OpenAI Voice Mode, Amazon AI Shopping Assistant, Spotify AI Playlists, Audible’s AI Narrators

In Episode 3 of AI With Friends, we’re diving headfirst into the week’s hottest AI trends! Join Marlon and Adrian as they break down Meta’s latest AR Glasses announcement and how it’s shaping the future of augmented reali...

September 26, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 1:37:18

EP2: OpenAI o1, Slack AI Agents, AI Automations, AI Second Brain, Intel + AWS, AI-Focused VC Fund's

In Episode 2 of AI with Friends, we’re diving headfirst into the hottest AI topics of the week! Join Marlon, Adrian, and Sekou as we break down OpenAI’s latest bombshell—the Omni1 and Omni1 Mini—and explore how this new model is pushing AI's re...

September 20, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 1:17:30

EP1: AI Phone Agents, OpenAI’s $150B Valuation, AI in Music, Big Tech Abusing AI, Amazon + Anthropic, CA AI Bill Controversy

Are AI agents ready to take over the world—or at least your phone calls? In this episode of AI with Friends, Marlon, Sekou, and Adrian dive deep into the latest trends in AI, from hyper-realistic AI phone agents poised to revolutionize communic...

September 12, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 1:11:39

AI With Friends

Episodes

AI With Friends S2E13: GPT-5 Reality Check, Perplexity's $34.5B Chrome Bid, and GitHub's AI Leadership Shakeup 🤖

AI With Friends S2E11: Teen AI Companions, Claude's Usage Limits, and OpenAI's 2.5 Billion Daily Prompts 🤖

The $10 Billion AI Arms Race - XAI, Oracle's Rise, and the End of Free Data 💰

SEO is Dead, Long Live GEO - The Future of Search & 50% of Jobs at Risk

"AI Love Island" - The Windsurf Drama, Vibe Coding, and 9,000 Jobs Gone 💔

Replit's Bold Claims, Google's Veo 3, and the Future of AI Coding 🤖

OpenAI Raises $40B Apple Boosts Vision Pro with AI

AI with Friends | S2E5: | Navigating AI’s Frontier!

AI With Friends | S2:E4 | AI Innovation Power Shift

AI With Friends - Season 2 | Humane’s Fall, Grok 3’s Rise & MSFT Quantum AI

Season 2: Welcome Back!